Author: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 348-ca. 410; John M. Neale, 1818-1866; Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 Hymnal: HPP2007 #63 (2007) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten,
Ere the world began to be,
He is Alpha and Omega,
He the source, the ending He,
Of the things that are, that have been,
And that future years shall see,
Evermore and evermore!.
2 O that birth forever blessed,
When a virgin blest with grace,
By the Holy Ghost conceiving,
Bore the Savior of our race;
And the babe, the world's Redeemer,
First revealed His sacred face,
Evermore and evermore!
3 Let the heights of heav'n adore Him;
Angel hosts, His praises sing;
Pow'rs, dominions, bow before Him,
And extol our God and King;
Let no tongue on earth be silent,
Ev'ry voice in concert ring,
Evermore and evermore!
4 Christ, to Thee with God the Father,
And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee
Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving
And unwearied praises be:
Honor, glory, and dominion,
And eternal victory,
Evermore and evermore!
Amen. Topics: Adoration and Praise; Advent; Creation; Jesus Christ; Second Coming; Trinity Scripture: Revelation 22:13 Languages: English Tune Title: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Of the Father's Love Begotten